Sunsets & Soul Music 2026 Artist Design Contest

Your art could become the face of this year’s festival!

The Sunsets & Soul Music Festival is searching for an exceptional artist to create our official 2026 festival artwork. The winning design will be showcased across festival merchandise, promotional materials, our website, and social media platforms.

What You Win:

💰 Cash Award

🎨 Featured Festival Artwork

🌟 Artist Spotlight on Website & Social Media

🛍 Merchandise Featuring Your Art

Theme:

Artwork should reflect one or more of the festival’s core themes:

 

  • Gullah Geechee Culture
  • Soul music
  • Coastal Community
  • Warm, vibrant colors
  • Uplifting, expressive vibes

Eligibility

      • Open to artists of all ages and backgrounds
      • Must be the original creator of the submitted artwork
      • Collaborative pieces are allowed (list all contributors)

Artwork Requirements

 

    • Must be original and not use copyrighted or AI-generated elements
    • Should be suitable for:
      • Posters
      • Apparel (t-shirts, hoodies)
      • Digital promotion
      • Festival signage
    • Artwork cannot include:
      • Explicit content
      • Hate symbols
      • Corporate branding or advertisements

    • Technical Requirements

      • Acceptable file formats: PNG, JPEG, PDF, or high-res TIFF
      • Minimum dimensions: 3000px on the shortest side
      • Resolution: 300 DPI
      • Color profile: RGB preferred

  • Submission Deadline

    • All entries due by: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

    Cost to Enter:  $ FREE


    Artists may submit up to 3 designs.

Artwork SUBMISSION FORM

No Files ChosenAccepted file types: jpg, jpeg, jpe, png, tiff, tif, pdf. Max. file size: 30 MB

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